Xiaomi’s upcoming 17 Pro Max adds a 2.9‑inch rear AMOLED panel that mirrors the front display’s specs, from 3,500‑nit brightness to a 120 Hz variable refresh rate. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a 7,500 mAh battery, the phone promises true dual‑screen utility for photography, gaming and multitasking. A global launch is slated for late‑2025 or early‑2026, positioning the device as a potential new standard in mobile design.
Bologna host AS Monaco in a pivotal Champions League clash on 5 November 2024. The Italians pride themselves on an unbeaten 28‑match home record in Europe yet have yet to score in this campaign. Monaco, among the tournament’s top scorers, still struggle against Italian sides. Riccardo Orsolini is Bologna’s key threat. Betting markets point to a tight, low‑scoring encounter.
Microsoft unveiled Forza Horizon 6 at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025, confirming a Japanese setting and a 2026 launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC and later PlayStation 5. The title will join Game Pass at debut, and a cultural consultant is on board to ensure authenticity. Development draws on lessons from previous Horizon games and the Hot Wheels DLC. Fans can already wishlist the game and follow updates via Discord and social media.
SASSA has announced the September 2025 social grant calendar, with old age grants on 2 Sept, disability grants on 3 Sept and child/other grants on 4 Sept. Beneficiaries are urged to withdraw money gradually and use SASSA cards for purchases to avoid crowds and theft. The staggered rollout aims to keep payment points flowing smoothly throughout the month.
Lanús stole a 1‑0 win over Fluminense in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarter‑finals, thanks to an 89th‑minute strike by Marcelino Moreno. Missing five starters, the Argentine side relied on a blend of veterans and youth to clinch the victory before a crowd of 35,000. The result gives them a slim but vital lead heading to the return match at the Maracanã.
A recent Sevilla recruit has reportedly spurned approaches from both Villarreal and Getafe, according to insider sources. No official name or details have been released, but the rumor highlights the competitive nature of Spain's summer market. Meanwhile, Getafe is said to be close to signing an unattached player, as reported by journalist Matteo Moretto.
Safaricom has started moving core self‑care functions from its mySafaricom app into the M-PESA super app, hinting at a single‑platform future. Airtime top‑ups, home internet controls and other everyday services now appear side‑by‑side with payments, loans and overseas card features. The shift follows a massive cloud‑native upgrade that lets the app handle thousands of transactions per second. While router settings still sit in a mini‑app, the overlap suggests the older app may soon become redundant. Users and analysts are watching closely to see how the consolidation reshapes Kenya’s mobile‑first market.
England wrapped up a 2‑0 win in the three‑match T20 series against Ireland, clinching the triumph with a six‑wicket chase at Dublin’s Malahide ground. A rain‑abandoned second match left the series to be decided by the first and third games. Phil Salt’s 89 anchored the opening victory, while Jordan Cox’s 55 and Tom Banton’s unbeaten 37 powered the final chase. Ireland posted 154‑8, highlighted by Gareth Delany’s 48. The result reinforces England’s depth in the short format.
Suspended Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unexpectedly appeared in Poland in club gear before a Conference League match, catching manager Enzo Maresca off guard. Mudryk has been provisionally banned since November 2024 after an adverse test while on international duty, with a B sample pending. Reports claim Chelsea may have terminated his deal as he explores a switch to sprinting. Shakhtar could pursue losses tied to add-ons.
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarterfinals are set for July 4–5 across four U.S. stadiums, with Palmeiras, Chelsea, PSG, Bayern Munich, Fluminense, Al-Hilal, Real Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund in action. Single-elimination rules apply with extra time and penalties if needed. The expanded 32-team tournament ends July 13 at MetLife Stadium.
Egypt and Tunisia kept their perfect starts at the FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket in Pretoria, while Nigeria bounced back with a 107-30 rout of debutants Zimbabwe. Nigeria’s Idubamo Beggi posted 20 points and 10 steals, with strong support from Momoluwa Ayomide Tewogbade. The 12-team tournament doubles as qualification for the 2025 U19 World Cup in the Czech Republic.
Napoli left it late to beat Cagliari 1-0 at the Maradona, with Frank Anguissa scoring in the 90+5 minute. New signings Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay started, but the champions had to grind through a stubborn defense. Alessandro Buongiorno set up the winner with a precise cross. The result keeps Napoli perfect to start the 2025-26 Serie A season.
